Core Refusal Reason
The site is unsuitable for the safe treatment and disposal of domestic wastewater due to poor subsoil conditions, a high water table, and technical design non-compliance with EPA standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Site inspections revealed evidence of mottling, gleying, and a high water table in heavy plastic soils, indicating the subsoil is unsuitable for wastewater treatment and poses a risk to public health.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system design fails to meet the EPA Code of Practice requirements regarding infiltration area sizing, tertiary treatment specifications, and the minimum 10m separation distance from the dwelling.
- The application lacked a professional biodiversity planting proposal for 20% of the site and provided poor-quality photographic evidence, preventing a full assessment of the site's suitability.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WW01WW11
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new fully serviced bungalow at Coolook More, Killenagh. The proposal was refused by Wexford County Council primarily due to environmental concerns regarding wastewater disposal; site investigations identified poor drainage characteristics and a high water table that conflict with policies WW01 and WW11 of the County Development Plan. Additionally, the technical design of the treatment system was found to be non-compliant with EPA standards, and the applic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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